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Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy in children. This involves placing a device under the skin to send a burst of nerve messages through the nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This involves using a small handheld device to stimulate a nerve in the neck.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2016

ID NG217/04 Question Vagus nerve stimulation: What is the effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation in treating epilepsy...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 May 2022

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing epilepsy in children, young people and adults in primary and secondary care, and referral to tertiary services. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for different seizure types and epilepsy syndromes, and reduce the risks for people with epilepsy.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

27 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 March 2023

implanted vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, in the form of randomised controlled trials with a placebo or sham...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing epilepsies in children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

20 December 2023

Register an interest in this interventional procedure   ...

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Status

Topic selection

NICE encourages further research on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve for...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

11 January 2023

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedures guidance 679.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2009

This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over. It recommends treatments for first episodes of depression and further-line treatments, and provides advice on preventing relapse, and managing chronic depression, psychotic depression and depression with a coexisting diagnosis of personality disorder.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

29 June 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on 24/7 EEG SubQ for epilepsy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 November 2021